Zometa and Boniva and dental work

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New Flower
New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
When I asked my dentist if I need any dental work to done before starting these drugs (Zometa or Boniva), she was confused and said that as long as I do not have cavities and have my regular 6-months cleaning , I am fine.
Could you please explain what kind of dental work needs to be done before starting Zometa or Boniva.
Thanks

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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
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    No dental work needs to be
    No dental work needs to be done if you don't need it. The important thing is to avoid major procedures (such as dental implants) while you are on a bisphosphonate (zometa, boniva, actonel fosamax, etc). Also, you should maintain excellent dental hygiene while on the drug and see the dental hygienist every 6 months without fail.
  • roseann4
    roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
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    CypressCynthia said:

    No dental work needs to be
    No dental work needs to be done if you don't need it. The important thing is to avoid major procedures (such as dental implants) while you are on a bisphosphonate (zometa, boniva, actonel fosamax, etc). Also, you should maintain excellent dental hygiene while on the drug and see the dental hygienist every 6 months without fail.

    There's a connection
    I have TMJ and they are concerned on starting me on these drugs due to the complication of nucrosis of the jaw. Nothing I can do but take calcium. That may be what they are concerned about.

    Roseann
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175
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    New flower here a couple
    New flower here a couple months back i was suppose to start Boniva but i was having 3 wisdom teeth pulled so they told me i wouldnt be able to start it for at least 6 months after they pulled my teeth...something about it wont heal and it may rot away my jaw bone while on Boniva? But i can have cleanings and check ups while on Boniva. I still havent started it cuz my 6 months isnt up yet.
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    jo jo said:

    New flower here a couple
    New flower here a couple months back i was suppose to start Boniva but i was having 3 wisdom teeth pulled so they told me i wouldnt be able to start it for at least 6 months after they pulled my teeth...something about it wont heal and it may rot away my jaw bone while on Boniva? But i can have cleanings and check ups while on Boniva. I still havent started it cuz my 6 months isnt up yet.

    they wanted me to see my
    they wanted me to see my dentist prior to starting this as one should avoid dental work as much as possible. My dentist told me to avoid eating things that could crack my teeth, hard candy etc... to call her immediatly if I have tooth pain. She said extractions were especially risky. Also to have meticulous dental hygeine.(as stated above) this is to help with the possible side effect of necrosis of the jaw.
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
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    carkris said:

    they wanted me to see my
    they wanted me to see my dentist prior to starting this as one should avoid dental work as much as possible. My dentist told me to avoid eating things that could crack my teeth, hard candy etc... to call her immediatly if I have tooth pain. She said extractions were especially risky. Also to have meticulous dental hygeine.(as stated above) this is to help with the possible side effect of necrosis of the jaw.

    Thank you
    Thank you my dear sisters for your responses. I hope others will find this information helpful.Good point to protect your teeth by avoiding hard foods. One more thing to remember.
    Wishing everyone a good weekend,
    New Flower

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